Mathematics

Vision and Intent

At Rangeworthy maths is viewed as an essential tool in understanding the world around us. In pursuit of this vision, our maths curriculum is built on the foundation of a strong understanding of logical reasoning, problem solving skills and the ability to think in divergent and abstract ways. We strive to ensure that our pupils develop a positive and enthusiastic approach to Mathematics, with a skillset that will enable them to become active learners who understand numbers, calculation, patterns and shapes in the world around them. We encourage and promote resilience within our pupils and plan activities that enable them to explore and discover key mathematical concepts so that working either collaboratively or independently, they have the confidence to master and challenge these ideas, using a range of techniques. We intend to provide a curriculum which caters for the needs of all individuals and sets them up with the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful and lifelong learners. We incorporate sustained levels of challenge though varied and high-quality activities with a focus on fluency, reasoning and problem solving.

Curriculum and Implementation

Mathematics contributes to the school curriculum by developing the pupils’ ability to think independently, manipulate number to achieve a result, express their ideas with confidence and to be resilient when faced with increasingly complex problem-solving activities.

At Rangeworthy C of E Primary School, we follow the White Rose Maths scheme V3.

We encourage the children to view maths in a positive way so that they develop a ‘have a go’ attitude to all strands of maths. They should also feel confident enough to tackle problems independently showcasing the ability to be flexible in their thinking and application.

The children are taught how to use and apply their mathematical skills across the curriculum. Children realise the relevance about learning about maths which is relevant to their everyday life such as time, money and the four number operations.

The children learn how to use their mathematical knowledge to problem solve and reason using systematic methods and resilience enabling them to keep going even when a problem is quite tricky.

The children are able to apply their learning to problem solving and reasoning about mathematical concepts by working systematically, accurately and logically.

To develop your child’s fluency and mental maths skills we use daily Mastering Number sessions from EYFS to Year 2 and daily Step Counting sessions in KS2. Mastering Number aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future. Step counting aims to develop times tables and understanding of factors and multiples of numbers from 2 to 12. Arithmetic skills are necessary life tools that, we believe, children must learn. Fractions, percentages, ratio, measures, and statistics are all areas where confident arithmetic skills are essential to help children use more efficient methods.

Assessment

The children’s progress in maths is constantly monitored and assessed to enable staff to plan activities

which challenge and embed the children’s understanding.

Assessment is undertaken using:

  • White Rose Maths (WRM) end of block assessments
  • WRM end of term assessments
  • Autumn 1, Spring1 and Summer1 NFER Tests
  • KS2 Previous SATs papers

Support:

We use a variety of materials to support the children’s learning such as:

Times Tables Rock Stars – a program which supports the learning of multiplication tables (Y2 – 6)

Mathsframe multiplication check – a program which supports practise for the multiplication check in Year 4

BBC bitesize – where there are many explanatory videos, games and activities all arranged in age